Source: Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe by Dr. Edward Group If you're a heavy coffee drinker, consider trading it for tea instead. Tea can provide a huge array of health benefits and, if it's the caffeine you must have, may be a more "mild" substitute. Here's a recipe for a favorite of mine, a vegan-friendly, iced chai … Continue reading Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe
What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a health condition that leads to atherosclerosis or the narrowing of the arteries. Hypertension also increases a person’s risk of heart disease and stroke. While modern medicine prescribes conventional treatments for hypertension in the form of anti-hypertensive drugs, research suggests that natural remedies which could reduce blood pressure can be … Continue reading What are some of the best herbs and spices for regulating blood pressure?
Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood because of these 7 health benefits
Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood belonging to the same family of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables. This family includes other well-known superfoods like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and collard greens. Kale lives up to the reputation of its cousins thanks to its impressive health-enhancing properties. Kale is nutrient-dense Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. … Continue reading Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood because of these 7 health benefits
6 Natural ways to burn fat if you can’t exercise regularly
The lack of exercise can contribute to a wide array of health problems, including obesity and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, around 39 percent of the American adult population is obese. For people who have sedentary lifestyles, but can’t allot time for exercise, there are natural ways to burn fat that are less strenuous compared to … Continue reading 6 Natural ways to burn fat if you can’t exercise regularly
Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
Running is a wonderful aerobic exercise that offers numerous health benefits. It can reduce stress, strengthen the bones, help burn calories, and improve heart health. Running can be done indoors (on a treadmill) or outdoors — depending on a person’s preference — and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you can’t decide … Continue reading Running outside vs. running on a treadmill: Which exercise is right for you?
The emotional side of heart failure: Why do heart failure patients become depressed?
Heart failure leads to many complications, especially in the cardiovascular system, but research suggests it could also lead to mental health problems. Heart failure patients often suffer from depression and cognitive impairment, and researchers from Canada have uncovered why these problems occur. Their findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers from the University of Guelph in Ontario and … Continue reading The emotional side of heart failure: Why do heart failure patients become depressed?
Mediterranean diets have medicinal benefits: Olive leaf extract can reduce your risk of several diseases
Olive leaf extract comes from the olive tree, the same tree where olive oil comes from. People in the Mediterranean region have used olive leaves as a staple in their diet and in traditional medicine. A growing body of evidence has shown that the olive leaf extracts are a natural source of wellness with therapeutic properties. … Continue reading Mediterranean diets have medicinal benefits: Olive leaf extract can reduce your risk of several diseases
Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs
Eating foods high in potassium — such as fruits, vegetables, grains and roots — may help lower blood pressure levels, a recent analysis revealed. According to the review, higher dietary potassium intake was associated with significant reductions in blood pressure regardless of sodium intake. Data also show that high potassium consumption curbs blood pressure by … Continue reading Who needs meds? Simple potassium may lower blood pressure more safely than prescription drugs
Low glutathione levels increase risk of disease
Currently 80,000 toxic chemicals and heavy metals lurk in our water, air and food supply – including, electromagnetic pollution which bombards us on all sides. In addition to these toxic exposures, most people suffer from nutritional deficiencies, like low levels of glutathione – which increase the risk of chronic disease. Generally speaking, our body is designed to produce … Continue reading Low glutathione levels increase risk of disease
Pumpkin seeds found to lower blood sugar levels
The phrase “big things come in small packages” could very well be talking about pumpkin seeds. The flat, oval-shaped seeds are equal parts healthy and delicious, making them a great addition to soups, salads, and desserts. Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the U.K. revealed that these seeds can even help manage blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. The … Continue reading Pumpkin seeds found to lower blood sugar levels
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